BTS members revealed their lighthearted response to leader RM’s shocking December 2025 livestream about considering disbanding “tens of thousands of times”—essentially saying “it’d be weird if you didn’t” think that facing immense comeback pressure.
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The Livestream That Shook BTS ARMY
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 6, 2025 (Weverse Live) |
| RM’s Confession | Considered disbanding “tens of thousands of times” |
| Trigger | March 2026 comeback pressure |
| Apology | December 9, 2025 |
| Album | March 2026 (first in 6 years) |
How Members Actually Reacted
According to GQ Korea, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook didn’t spiral into crisis when RM opened up. Instead, they essentially said: “It’d be weird if you didn’t think about that.”
They recognized RM’s vulnerability as natural given unprecedented pressure facing BTS’s 2026 comeback after three years without performing together (last concert: October 2022). Rather than alarming, they took it in stride—acknowledging contemplating different paths is part of being human artists navigating pop culture’s biggest comeback.
What RM Said & Members’ Understanding
During the livestream, RM shared: “I have wondered thousands of times whether BTS should disband or go on hiatus,” citing sleep deprivation, heavy pressure, and comeback difficulties.
However, he emphasized: “What keeps this team going is how much we love each other, and the love and respect we have for ARMY.” The bond between members and fans outweighed doubts.
The Apology & Real Pressure
After worried fans flooded his messages, RM apologized December 9: “I’m sorry if my live made ARMYs feel tired. I regret turning it on now, but I was just feeling frustrated.” He clarified remarks stemmed from “personal frustration,” asking fans to “look at me kindly.”
The 2026 comeback stakes are massive: first album since BE (2020), nearly six-year gap, ~65-show world tour with 30+ North American stops, and global anticipation for K-pop’s biggest group. RM faced criticism like “Why did you waste 2025’s second half?”—revealing “circumstances I can’t talk about” prevented post-discharge activities.
The Bigger Picture
RM’s honesty highlights K-pop’s hidden artist welfare issues. His admission that even BTS nearly disbanded challenges the “inevitable comeback” narrative, raising questions about sustainability in K-pop’s demanding system.
The members’ supportive reaction—normalizing RM’s feelings rather than catastrophizing—demonstrates the healthy communication keeping them together for over a decade, showing doubt doesn’t equal failure.
FAQs
Q: Did BTS seriously consider disbanding before their 2026 comeback?
Yes, RM revealed they “thought tens of thousands of times” about disbanding or indefinite hiatus during their military break, but ultimately chose to continue because of their mutual love and respect for ARMY.
Q: How did other BTS members react to RM’s disbandment confession?
According to GQ Korea, the members took it lightheartedly, essentially saying “it’d be weird if you didn’t” think about it—recognizing RM’s doubts as natural given the immense pressure facing their 2026 comeback.
